**************************************************** EV 11/18/2004 NEWSLETTER NUMBER 9 **************************************************** CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: November 18 Thursday Join the Organization of International Gala An Evening with Israeli Human Rights Attorney Yael Berda Video Presentation: Muhammad, Legacy of a Prophet Karaoke and Pizza Night 19 Friday Mozart Requiem 20 Saturday Watch the Big Game with Friends in EV 21 Sunday GSPB Chowdown Series Continues* 22 Monday Movie "Shall We Dance" and Pumpkin Pie 25 Thursday The Seventh Annual Thanksgiving Dinner* Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive 29 Monday An Evening with Governor Howard Dean 30 Tuesday Rock Climbing at Planet Granite* December 3 Friday EV Goes to the Opera - "Eugene Onegin"* Deadline for Winter Quarter Class/Program Proposals Christmas Tree Decorating 8 Wednesday Advance Call - Wednesday Tour: Holiday Outing* 10 Friday Advance Call - Let's Bake Traditional German Cookies* - EV Clothing Drive - Friday Morning Coffee - "My Favorite Movie" Group - Invitation to Informal Discussion Group - Dance for Fitness and Fun - Nightclub Salsa with Leslie Gordon - Upcoming Classes and Events at the Bechtel I-Center * Starred events require advance signup. See individual event listings below for details. Information in this newsletter is also shown on the EV website: http://ev.stanford.edu/Newsletter --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Join the Organization of International Gala *TODAY* Thursday, November 18th, 7:30pm Graduate Community Center, Bogota Room Would you like to present your country, culture and activities at International Gala 2005? Don't know what is International Gala? Check out a webpage from 2002: http://www.stanford.edu/group/EV/Cmtes/Social/Gala/index2002.html This is an annual event held in Winter Quarter. I-Gala has always been a great success. It provides student groups a chance to show off their culture, while others can take a tour of the world all in one building. If you like the event, come and join organizing it: International Gala 2005 needs you! For more information, contact Heili Pals at heili@stanford.edu. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. An Evening with Israeli Human Rights Attorney Yael Berda *TODAY* Thursday, November 18th, 7pm - 9pm Building 260 (Pigott Hall), Room 113 Israeli human rights attorney, Yael Berda, will speak on the current struggle to defend political dissent in both Israel and occupied Palestine. Drawing on her experience as both a community organizer and a defense attorney for various political prisoners and activists, Yael will give an overview of the state of dissent within Israel, the rising voices to bring an end to social, economic, and cultural oppression, as well as the Occupation. She will address how people both inside Israel and in the United States can act as solidarity allies to Israelis and Palestinians in building solutions through a non-violent struggle. For more information, e-mail aokyay@stanford.edu or oshakir@stanford.edu. Sponsored by Coalition for Justice in the Middle East --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Video Presentation: Muhammad, Legacy of a Prophet *TODAY* Thursday, November 18th, 7:30pm-8:30pm Graduate Community Center PBS presents "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet": Fourteen hundred years ago a humble merchant who could not read or write changed the face of Arabia. Today, his influence has spread to every corner of the world including the United States. This is the story Muslims have passed down from generation to generation for 1400 years. It is a story about the merchant, husband, father, statesman and warrior whom they consider the final prophet, the man whose legacy continues to shape their lives today. ~Refreshments will be served~ Questions? Call 650-3845236 or send an email to cultural_interaction@yahoo.com or visit http://www.pbs.org/muhammad/ Sponsored by Cultural Interaction Club --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Karaoke and Pizza Night *TODAY* Thursday, November 18th, 6:30pm-9:30pm EV Cottage Room People are invited this Thursday to come, have pizza and sing to their favorite songs. We will have the Karaoke machine set up and we will have three small gift certificates for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Free to all residents. For more information, contact Maria Faccini at mcfaccini@hotmail.com. Sponsored by EV CAs (Buildings 1-4, 10-15) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Mozart Requiem Friday, November 19th, 8:00pm-9:30pm Memorial Church The Stanford University Singers, a 50-voice ensemble, presents Mozart's Requiem in the 1994 version completed by Robert Levin of Harvard University. While we often hear this work in a completion by Sussmayer, Levin's edition sheds new light on Mozart's original intentions. $10/$5 with SUID at door, $2 students in advance. For more information, contact odarcat@stanford.edu. Sponsored by Stanford University Singers --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Watch the Big Game with Friends in EV Saturday, November 20th, noon - 4pm, SUID required Gordon Biersch, Palo Alto From Noon to 4pm Saturday, November 20th, come hang with your EV friends at Gordon Biersch in downtown Palo Alto to watch the BIG GAME!!! There will be FREE Appetizers (pizza, wings etc.), FREE Beverages, and a FREE opportunity to socialize as we watch Stanford destroy Berkeley. Address: 640 Emerson Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 Phone: 650-323-7723 Please contact Irene Joe (joeio@stanford.edu) if you would like a ride to the restaurant. SUID and Proof of 21 required. Sponsored by EV Social Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. GSPB Chowdown Series Continues Sunday, November 21st, 12pm - 2pm Enter for a chance to win FREE Dim Sum Brunch at one of the South Bay's fantastic Chinese restaurants! To enter, send an email to chowdown@hotmail.com and specify if you can drive and if you would like one or two spots no later than Thursday, November 19, at 5pm. Winners only will be notified. For more info, email henryliu@stanford.edu. Sponsored by Graduate Student Programming Board --------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Movie "Shall We Dance" and Pumpkin Pie! Monday, November 22nd, 7pm Bechtel Dining Room, Bechtel I-Center In honor of Thanksgiving, this movie will be accompanied by pumpkin pie and hot apple cider courtesy of Bechtel. Description: Here's the irresistible comedy treat that had critics and audiences cheering all across America! A middle-aged workaholic's incredibly dull life takes a funny turn when he signs up for a ballroom dance class just to meet the sexy dance teacher. But when he finally muscles up the nerve for lessons he winds up with a different instructor and her colorfully eccentric class of beginners! And now he'll have to step lightly and do some fancy footwork if he expects to keep his new secret passion from his family and friends! You'll love every minute of this crowd-pleasing motion picture. Free courtesy of Bechtel International Center. For more information, contact soyita5@yahoo.com. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. The Seventh Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 25th, 1pm and 4pm Market Place, Wilbur Hall Not going home for the break? Then join us for a gobbling good time at Stanford on Thanksgiving Day. You and your family and friends can attend one of two free buffets by registering between Wednesday, November 10th and Sunday, November 21st at the following web address: http://www.stanford.edu/group/gsc/thanksgiving Volunteers Needed We would be extremely thankful if you could help the Graduate Student Council host this event for thousands of your fellow graduate students and their friends and families. Volunteers are needed to check-in guests on Thursday, November 25th (Thanksgiving) from 12:45PM-1:45 PM and 3:45PM-4:45PM. As an added bonus, volunteers will be able to choose any dinner time (either 1PM or 4PM) regardless of the status of the registration process. If interested, sign up for helping at the website while registering for the event or send an email to thanksgiving@gsc.stanford.edu with the subject "Thanksgiving Volunteer" and provide name, phone number, and volunteer time (12:45PM-1:45PM or 3:45-4:45PM). Sponsored by Graduate Student Council --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive Thursday, November 25th, 1pm - 6pm Market Place, Wilbur Hall Are you planning on enjoying a free Thanksgiving meal next Thursday? Share some of the holiday spirit by bringing a canned food item to drop off at the annual GSC Thanksgiving dinner to help those less fortunate. Canned goods will be collected at the entrance of the Wilbur Hall Marketplace and donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Second Harvest is a private non-profit organization that collects and distributes more than 27 million pounds of food each year to low-income children, adults and seniors. The Food Bank currently serves an average of 163,500 individuals each month; nearly 60% are families with dependent children. Some items that are most needed: powdered milk, peanut butter, pasta, tuna, low-sugar cereal, meals in a can (stew, chili, soup), 100% fruit juices in single-serving boxes, canned foods with pop-top lids. All nutritious, non-perishable items will be greatly appreciated; please avoid donating items packaged in glass. A single can of food WILL make a difference! For more information, please contact akurtz@stanford.edu or see http://gsc.stanford.edu Sponsored by Graduate Student Programming Board --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. An Evening with Governor Howard Dean Monday, November 29th, 7:30pm Memorial Auditorium Come hear the former governor of Vermont and 2004 presidential candidate discuss this year's elections, youth involvement in the political process, and the important political issues facing America. Advance ticketing will be available for Stanford students, faculty, and staff who did not take a special fee refund for Speakers Bureau. A fixed number of tickets will be distributed in White Plaza and the Graduate Community Center from 11:30am to 1:00pm on Monday, November 22; Tuesday, November 23; Wednesday, November 24; and Monday, November 29. Up to 2 tickets per SUID will be issued and students may carry up to 2 SUIDs. Admission will still be available at the door. At the door, priority will be given to Stanford students, faculty, and staff with tickets and SUID; then Stanford students, faculty, and staff with SUID only; then community members without SUID. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Rock Climbing at Planet Granite Tuesday, November 30th, meet at either 5pm or 6pm in EV Join us on Tuesday, November 30th for rock climbing at Planet Granite's indoor climbing gym in Santa Clara. We will provide all the equipment you need (climbing shoes and harness) and a beginner lesson on belay technique. After you know how to belay, you can climb at Planet Granite's extensive climbing gym for the rest of the evening. We will provide snacks to keep you climbing. Space is limited to 20 people, so please send an email to Nickolai (nickolai@cs.stanford.edu) by Sunday, November 21st if you would like to come. Mention if you have a car, and how many people it can take; drivers will get priority in the lottery if we don't have enough cars. Free to all students. RSVP to nickolai@cs.stanford.edu by Sunday, November 21st. Since we are going in two groups of 10, please say whether you can come at 5:00pm or 6:00pm. Sponsored by EV Sports & Outdoors Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. EV Goes to the Opera - "Eugene Onegin" Friday, December 3rd, 8pm San Francisco War Memorial Opera House Have you ever wanted to go to the opera? Here is your chance. Though Tchaikovsky became famous with his ballet favorites, the seven lyric scenes of Eugene Onegin, filled with colorful music and sweeping arias, always remained closest to his heart. In 1877 Pushkin's poetry inspired Tchaikovsky to write an opera about an arrogant man's foolish mistake of rejecting a naive girl's offer of love, only to realize that sometimes in life you only get one chance. In Eugene Onegin, Lensky woos Olga while her sister, Tatyana, falls for the aloof Onegin. Tatyana writes an effusive letter expressing her devotion but Onegin coolly rebuffs her. Many years later Onegin reencounters Tatyana, now the wife of a prince, but their opportunity for love has irretrievably passed. Tickets subsidized will be $30 each (original price $65). RSVP to enwang@stanford.edu by Friday, November 26th. Lottery will be held for tickets. Sponsored by EV Education/Cultural Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. Deadline for Winter Quarter Class/Program Proposals Friday, December 3rd Bechtel I-Center We invite you to volunteer, teach, and/or share your time and talent to the international community this Winter Quarter at the I-Center. All class or program proposals must be submitted by December 3. To discuss the possibilities, contact Gwyn Dukes at gdukes@stanford.edu. This Winter Quarter, come and help make a difference to the International community at Stanford and make it a satisfying one for all! For questions or more information, e-mail Gwyn at gdukes@stanford.edu or call 723-1834. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. Christmas Tree Decorating Friday, December 3rd, 11am - 1pm Main Lobby, Bechtel I-Center Mark your calendars! As part of the Friday Morning coffee on Dec. 3, we will decorate the I-Center Holiday Christmas Tree. All families and children are welcome to this event. Everyone is welcome to bring their own small ornaments, to help decorate the tree as well! Let's make it internationally bright and cheerful! See you there! For questions or more information, contact Rachel Schwartzman at soyita5@yahoo.com. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. Advance Call - Wednesday Tour: Holiday Outing Wednesday, December 8th, 9:00am-12:30pm Meet at Escondido Village Center Advance call to join our Holiday Outing! This popular tour includes a visit to a private home decorated for Christmas. We will share holiday traditions and sing merry songs that brighten the season. Bring a snack to share! The tour is free! To join, sign-up at the I-Center. Bring a small plate of snack to share with 5 - 8 people. For questions or more information, e-mail Gwyn at gdukes@stanford.edu or call 723-1834. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. Advance Call - Let's Bake Traditional German Cookies Friday, December 10th, 2pm - 5pm Large Kitchen, Bechtel I-Center We will bake four different kinds of Holiday cookies from the German tradition: butter cookies, almond cookies, hazelnut cookies, and cinnamon star cookies. Cookie cutters will be provided. Hurry, places are still available! $10 (for cost of ingredients). Bring an apron, a rolling pin, and your own cookie cutters, if you wish. To join, sign-up at the I-Center and pay at the reception desk upstairs. For questions or more information, e-mail Gwyn at gdukes@stanford.edu or call 723-1834. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - EV Clothing Drive Getting excited about winter wear? Thinking maybe it's time for a new look? Root through your closet for charity! Bring clothing in good condition to your EV laundry room and look for the collection areas. We'll drive them down to a shelter in San Jose for you, so you can do something nice for someone this holiday season without ever having to leave your neighborhood! Drive ends December 2. For more information, e-mail k.j.milks@stanford.edu. Sponsored by EV Community Service Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Friday Morning Coffee at I-Center Come to the Friday Morning Coffee every Friday through December 17 (10am - noon, assembly room). This informal gathering is a great way to meet other spouses or families, make friends and learn about the many possibilities you can have while at Stanford. Some Fridays feature special activities for children in art and/or music. Everyone is welcome! Would you like to help set-up or clear-up? Volunteers welcome!! Contact Gwyn Dukes at gdukes@stanford.edu. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - "My Favorite Movie" Group If you could name it, is there a foreign movie that has affected, changed, or influenced you? Come and join Olga this Winter Quarter at the I-Center, to form a group that would like to enjoy viewing a series of favorite international films. You pick your favorite movie, and after the show, maybe you can let us know more about your choice in a friendly atmosphere. Interested? Get in touch with Olga to get this group started! For questions or more information, contact Olga at olga_orlova27@mail.ru or Mina at minapang@yahoo.com. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Invitation to Informal Discussion Group Are you interested in current events, topics in social, cultural, economic, and other world issues? Looking for people to chat with on this? A group of international spouses at the I-Center invite you to join them in an informal group sharing such interests and concerns in a friendly, multi-perspective way. Interested? Contact Mina at minapang@yahoo.com or Catherine at catherinedavenne@hotmail.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Dance for Fitness and Fun Want to have that early morning exercise in a fun way? Join Bettina Leuckert for your Friday morning exercise and have fun with others as you stay fit! Every Friday till December 10th, 8:45am to 9:45am at I-Center (assembly room). Free to all! For more information, e-mail Gwyn Gukes (gdukes@stanford.edu) or check out the website: http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/ We recommend you come in comfortable clothing and shoes. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Nightclub Salsa with Leslie Gordon Let's start this day with movement! This class leads you into a series of exercises that gently stengthens the muscles, improve coordination and body awareness. After this warm-up, the music will lead us into DANCE! Feel the ground, enjoy the rhythm, get to know people, and gain fitness in a playful way! Free to all! Thursdays, Nov. 11, 18, Dec. 2, & 9. Beginner: 7 p.m. Intermediate: 8:15 p.m. Free dancing 9:30- 10 p.m. For more information, e-mail Gwyn Gukes (gdukes@stanford.edu) or check out the website: http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/ Please come in comfortable attire and shoes. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Upcoming Classes and Events at the Bechtel I-Center Check out http://www.stanford.edu/dept/icenter/families/classes.html for an extensive listing of upcoming classes and events from the Bechtel International Center. --------------------------------------------------------------------- How to Post Announcements to this Newsletter: This newsletter will go out on Thursdays each week before 5pm. Stanford-affiliated organizations can submit their events online at http://ev.stanford.edu/submitevent.shtml before 5pm on Wednesday the night before the newsletter goes out. Announcements sent later than 5pm on Wednesday will not make that Thursday's newsletter. --------------------------------------------------------------------- END EV NEWSLETTER NUMBER 9, November 18, 2004